The Role:5/2 Almaty JOB DUTIES: • Establish and maintains QC/QA system on translations generated by other translators. Distribute translations between translators and maintain translation log/database in absence of a translator-coordinator. • Act as a functional head for translators. Review performance of Company translators - planning, monitoring, and appraising job results and overall performance and provide recommendations to Administrative Supervisor. • Develop and maintain all contracts with external translation agencies. • Lead on maintaining and replenishing of the Company EN-RU glossaries. Lead on the development of new glossaries if needed. • Maintain procedure on translation process (both internal and external). Lead on liaison of the professional relationship with the Company Site Translators’ Pools. • Perform written translations of letters, instructions, reports, technical and any other type of documentation generated within the Company. • Act as an interpreter at the meetings with representatives of other companies and/or state agencies, during visits/tours to Company and Company sites as well as at internal Company meetings. • Provide interpretation for Company Management Team at VIP meetings and other major events involving Company Management Team at various Company facilities. • Arrange for coverage for Translators. • Rotate through Company Projects as the Company deems necessary to assign. WORKING CONDITIONS/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: • Maintain both personal action and speech in a professional manner. • Follow all Company policies and lead by example. • Be available for travel to sites when required. • Much of required work is independent of supervision; must utilize good time management. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: • A person with higher professional education and 5+ year work experience, inclusive 2+ years in the capacity of a Lead or Senior Translator. Must be qualified as a translator. • Advanced working knowledge of Grammar, Vocabulary and Stylistics. • Russian – fluent, English – fluent; Kazakh, Chinese and Turkish are desirable. • Good communication skills – able to communicate with people of different backgrounds. Ability to deal effectively and patiently with people of different backgrounds. • Computer skills – strong skills in working with Microsoft Office. AutoCAD, FineReader are an advantage. • Proven supervisory skills – able to organize work of subordinates. Sets goals in performance, assists with prioritizing their work. Evaluates strong skills/competencies as well as areas requiring development, prepares their career development plans if and when required, etc. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to handle multiple tasks. • Able to withstand stress. • Commitment